become definition

1. enter or assume a certain state or condition
• examples: He became annoyed when he heard the bad news
• examples: It must be getting more serious
• examples: her face went red with anger
• examples: She went into ecstasy
• examples: Get going!
2. undergo a change or development
• examples: The water turned into ice
• examples: Her former friend became her worst enemy
• examples: He turned traitor
3. come into existence
• examples: What becomes has duration
4. enhance the appearance of
• examples: Mourning becomes Electra
• examples: This behavior doesn't suit you!